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...for Stacey Haislop A lady at a window writing, measuring her words with strict precision. She takes a sip of tea as if to fuel her imagination. Memories go drifting by - a brother playing basketball, the softness of a springtime rain, the anger of an autumn sky, a flash, and thunder rumbling. Smells and sounds, grist to her mill. Nothing spoils her view until her best attempt is done. Still dissatisfied she tweaks and fiddles, substitutes a weak word for a stronger one. At last content she sets aside her pen. Yes, they will feel her now, know the beauty in her mind, and know that she is always here to find.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 12/21/2015 12:58:00 PM
I'm so glad to have now seen the perfectionist plight in words. A playful approach to the psychology of writing.
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/21/2015 1:06:00 PM
I think we've all experienced the difficulties of coming up with 'le mot juste...' hell, whole sentences of just the right words. Thanks for your insightful and provocative commentary. I am most grateful. Keith

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